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Who We Serve

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WHO WE SERVE

We provide nonprofit legal services with respect to the following:

  • Public charity rules and regulations
  • Private foundation rules and regulations
  • Governance
  • Commercial and entrepreneurial activities
  • Risk management
  • Fundraising counsel
  • Nonprofit organizational relationships
  • Charter Schools
  • International philanthropy
  • Annual reporting
  • Social enterprise
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Compensation
  • Presentations and trainings for boards and staff
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Ellis was extremely knowledgable in her work for "For Thine is the Glory, Inc" regarding obtaining 501c3 designation. She was exceptionally responsive, quick to do her research and work, was clear in her writing, and just a pleasure to work with.
Bill FarrellChairman of the Board, For Thine is the Glory
Ms. Carter is a knowledgeable, experienced attorney in the area of non-profit organizations. She has provided counsel on the myriad of issues that affect directors of nonprofits for several organizations with whom I am or have been affiliated. These include governance, legal requirements vs. good corporate practice, taxation and ethics. Ms. Carter is personable and establishes relationships based on trust with Board, staff and community representatives. I would not hesitate to give Ms. Carter my highest recommendation.

FEATURED BLOG POSTS

  • Arizona Form 5000: Easy to Print, Dangerous to Misuse

    Every once in a while, a nonprofit will call and ask for its “Arizona sales tax exemption certificate.” Usually, the story goes something like this: a vendor, online platform, or national company is trying to set up an account and asks the nonprofit to provide a tax exemption certificate. Someone searches online, finds Arizona Form

  • Using Single-Member LLCs in Nonprofit Structures

    Nonprofit organizations are often looking for ways to protect assets, isolate risk, and manage distinct projects without creating unnecessary administrative burdens. One structure that can be useful in the right circumstances is a single-member limited liability company owned by a tax-exempt organization. A single-member LLC, or SMLLC, is not a substitute for thoughtful planning. It

  • The IRS Finally Has a Form for That: Introducing Form 15644 for Group Exemptions

    If your organization holds a group exemption, the IRS has something new for you: Form 15644, Supplemental Group Ruling Information. Released in April 2026, this is the designated form for making annual updates to your group exemption and it is long overdue. Under the old rules, central organizations submitted their annual Supplemental Group Ruling Information

Who We Serve